Intro to Animal Science

Animal Science definition

the science and business of raising domestic livestock species, of producing food of animal origin, and of raising companion animals

What do animals provide

Meat, milk, eggs, feather, leather, fibers, draft, fuel, companionship, biomedical research, stabilizers of food energy

Meat

protein, minerals, vitamins

Milk

balanced protein, high energy, vitamins, minerals

Eggs

balanced protein

Feathers

cushioning and insulation (byproduct)

Leather

used in clothing, shoes, and upholstery (byproduct)

Fibers

wool, mohair, cashmere, angora

Draft

use of animals for transportation or work

Fuel

Ethanol, manure, methane (biodigester)

Biomedical research

animals used as models for human medical treatment (ex: mice, rats, pigs, monkeys, guinea pigs)